FOR THE RECORD - Published correction ran Tuesday, December 24, 2002.An information box published Sunday and Monday, accompanying the stories about hunger on the Peninsula, contained incorrect information. The SHARE program, a nationwide self-help food organization, offers $40 worth of groceries in exchange for $16 cash and two hours of community service. Food stamps are not accepted. Also, the only telephone number for the SHARE program is 596- 7188. (Text corrected and deleted.)

OFFICE OF HUMAN AFFAIRS IN NEWPORT NEWS: Offers a variety of programs designed to foster self-sufficiency; also provides food assistance and emergency services

* Administration: 245-3271

* Community Service Office: 247-5840

* Clark Multi-Purpose Center: 247-6747

* Emergency Services Office: 244-6121

ORCUTT BAPTIST CHURCH: 249-1280.

Offers a one-time emergency food-pantry assistance on a walk-in basis to qualified individuals. Serves people living in the 23602, 23606 and 23608 ZIP codes

PENINSULA AGENCY ON AGING (serving Hampton, Newport New, Poquoson, Williamsburg and the counties of James City and York): 873-0541. Provides outreach services, like home-delivered meals to people age 60 and older

PENINSULA RESCUE MISSION: 380-6909 or 380-6910. Offers men, women and children transit, shelter, counseling, religious services, furniture, summer camp for children ages 8 to 15, limited emergency services in food and a thrift shop. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are also prepared for transients.

SENIOR SERVICES OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA (serving Isle of Wight and Suffolk): 461-948. Provides outreach services, like home-delivered meals to people age 60 and older

SHARE: A nationwide self-help food organization. In exchange for $16 in cash and two hours of community service, participants receive $40 in groceries.

* Phone: 596-7188

SOCIAL ACTION CENTER AT ST. VINCENT de PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 380-1574

Provides emergency food and clothing for families. The church's Back Door Ministry provides lunch for the needy Monday through Friday.

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS: Offers assistance programs like food stamps, Medicaid, foster-care services, employment services, family planning, services for the aged and disabled. They also offer food pantries and clothing shops.

* Denbigh: 886-7800

* Gloucester: (804) 693-2671

* Hampton: 727-1800

* Isle of Wight: 365-0880

* James City County: 259-3100

* Newport News: 926-6300

* Suffolk: 923-3000

* Surry: 294-5240

* Williamsburg: 220-6161

* York/Poquoson: 890-3787

YORK COUNTY CHURCH WOMEN EMERGENCY FOOD CLOSET: 898- 9057

YORK COUNTY VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION: 898-8688. Offers emergency assistance in food, fuel, clothing, shelter and other areas where public assistance is not an alternative